Maputo conger (Bathymyrus smithi)

Scientific name: Bathymyrus smithi Castle, 1968

Maputo conger (Bathymyrus smithi)

The Maputo conger (Bathymyrus smithi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Congridae. Native range: Indian Ocean, Off Limpopo River, but probably more widespread.

Biology

Vertebrae: 150 - 155. Greyish brown, lighter ventrally. Fins with black tips.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bathymyrus smithi
Family
Congridae (Conger and garden eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
58.0
Depth range
470–490 m (1542–1608 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; bathydemersal; depth range 470 - 490 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Off Limpopo River, but probably more widespread.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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